Daily Devotions

Saints Are True Examples of Love—They Light the Night”

Jesus was specific as to how his followers should illuminate the world with Godly light. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden... let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14,16 (NIV)

The world can be a dark place—full of division, hatred, fear, and pain. But Jesus calls His disciples to be different, to be Saints. Not just to walk in love—but to be examples of love so real, so radical, that they shine like stars in the night.

Love isn’t just a feeling or a kind word. In the life of a disciple, love is action, sacrifice, and presence. It's forgiving when it’s hard, serving when it’s inconvenient, and standing beside the broken when others walk away.

Jesus said the world would recognise His disciples not by their preaching, their knowledge, or their success—but by their love (John 13:35). That love is the light that breaks through the darkness.

When we love without conditions, when we show compassion to the overlooked, when we live generously and walk humbly—we light the night with the flame of Christ. Saints don’t blend into the world—they shine in it.

Reflection Questions:

1. In what ways am I showing Christ’s love in my everyday life?
2. Who in my life is living in a dark place that needs the light of love today?
3. What does it look like for me to “light the night” this week?

Prayer:

Jesus, You are the Light of the world—and You have called me to shine for You. Teach me to love like You: selflessly, boldly, and consistently. Help me be a light in someone’s night and a reflection of Your heart wherever I go. In Your name, amen.

Daily Devotions

Saints Don’t Seek Glory—They Take a Stand

We discover through John The Baptist a simple yet profound declaration at the beginning Of the ministry of Jesus,“He must become greater; I must become less.”    John 3:30

The world teaches us to build platforms, gather followers, and fight for recognition. But true disciples of Jesus live by a different code: they don’t seek self-glory—they seek to glorify Christ. Their aim is not to be admired, but to be faithful.

When John the Baptist's followers told him that Jesus was gaining more attention, his response was not jealousy—but joy. He knew his role was to prepare the way for Jesus, not to compete with Him. John said, “He must become greater; I must become less.” That’s the heart of a disciple.

Disciples don’t stand in the spotlight—they shine it on Jesus. But this humility doesn’t mean weakness. In fact, true disciples are among the boldest people on earth. They don’t seek fame, but they are willing to take a stand when the world pushes against truth. Like Peter and John before the Sanhedrin, they say, “We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20).

They may not have crowds chanting their name, but they have heaven’s applause. Their stand is for the Gospel, for justice, for love, for truth—and it comes from a place of deep humility and deep courage.

Reflection Questions:

1. Are there areas in my life where I've been seeking recognition more than Christ’s glory?
2. When was the last time I boldly stood up for my faith, even when it came at a cost?
3. How can I decrease today, so that Jesus increases through my life?

Prayer:

Lord, help me to walk humbly like You. Teach me to reject the world’s pursuit of fame and instead pursue faithfulness. Make me bold when it’s time to take a stand and humble enough to know that all glory belongs to You. May my life point to Jesus and not myself. In His name, amen.

   

Daily Devotios

Carrying One Another’s Burdens

In the New Testament, saints are not a select few set apart by extraordinary holiness, but all believers—ordinary disciples who have been made holy by Christ. Our sanctity doesn’t come from perfection, but from God’s grace received through faith.

As followers of Jesus, we are called not only to walk with Him but also to walk with one another. Life inevitably brings seasons of hardship—grief, illness, financial strain, emotional pain. In these moments, Jesus doesn’t ask us to keep our distance and simply offer a prayer. He calls us to draw near—to share the load and bear one another’s burdens.

Supporting others in times of need is more than an act of kindness; it is an act of obedience and love. When we sit beside the grieving, bring a meal to the weary, or simply listen without judgment, we reveal the very heart of Christ. Jesus never turned away from the brokenhearted; He always moved toward them with compassion.

True discipleship is marked by this kind of self-giving love. We are not meant to live in isolation but in community, where strength is shared and hope is renewed. When we help carry someone else’s burden, we make it lighter—and often discover that our own hearts are strengthened in the process.

Paul writes in Galatians 6:2, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” This “law of Christ” points us back to Jesus’ command in John 13:34: “Love one another as I have loved you.” Supporting one another is not just a kind gesture—it is love in action, rooted in Christ’s command.

As today’s disciples, we might pause and reflect:

• Is there someone in your life carrying a heavy burden right now?

• What practical step could you take this week to support them—through prayer, presence, or provision?

• How have others helped carry your burdens in the past? How did that shape your faith and gratitude?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for carrying my burdens and inviting me to share in carrying the burdens of others. Open my eyes to the needs around me and give me a heart that responds with compassion. Help me to love as You love and serve as You served.

Amen.

Amen.

Daily Devotions

Saints are people who “Walk the Path of Service” or as Paul writes to the Galatians 5:13, “My friends, you were chosen to be free. So don't use your freedom as an excuse to do anything you want. Use it as an opportunity to serve each other with love.” 

Life is a journey. And as we walk through it, we are given countless opportunities to help others along the way. Sometimes, it's easy to get caught up in our own goals, struggles, and desires. But God calls us to something greater—to walk beside others, to serve, and to make a difference in their lives, no matter how small the act.

In the Bible, Jesus is the ultimate example of someone who continually helped others along His way. Whether it was healing the sick, comforting the grieving, or teaching the lost, He was always mindful of those in need. He didn’t wait for a grand moment or an official invitation to serve; His life was a constant outpouring of help and love.

In Galatians 5:13, Paul reminds us that we are called to serve one another in love. This is not just an occasional act of kindness, but a lifestyle. It’s about being aware of the people around us—seeing their needs, their hurts, their hopes—and stepping in with a heart of service.

Helping others doesn’t always mean doing something extraordinary. Sometimes it’s as simple as a kind word, a listening ear, or a helping hand. It could be as small as offering to pray for someone or sharing a meal with someone who’s struggling. Even the smallest gestures can carry a profound impact when done in the name of Christ.

Reflection Question:

Who is God calling me to help today? What small act of kindness can you do to serve someone along your journey?

Father,
Thank You for the example of Jesus, who served with a heart full of love and compassion. Help me to follow His lead, always looking for ways to help others along my way. Give me the eyes to see the needs around me and the courage to respond with kindness, no matter how small the gesture. May my life reflect Your love in everything I do.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions

As we approach All Hallows’ Eve, let’s take a moment to reflect on what it truly means to be a saint in the New Testament sense.

A saint isn’t defined by titles, accolades, or heroic deeds, but by everyday kindness—the small, often unnoticed actions that carry eternal impact.

Saints reflect Christ’s love in simple, powerful ways. They allow His grace to shine brightly through ordinary moments, bringing light into a world that desperately needs it.

Paul captures this beautifully in Colossians 3:17:

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

We often think of service as something big—mission trips, community projects, or leading ministries. But in God’s Kingdom, the small things matter just as much.

Kindness isn’t about grand gestures. It’s found in everyday choices like:

• Holding the door open for a stranger.

• Sending a text to encourage someone who’s struggling.

• Offering your time when no one else notices.

• Listening patiently, even when you’re busy.

These may seem small, but when done in the name of Jesus, they become sacred. They speak of His love, His patience, and His mercy.

We don’t need a stage or a spotlight—our lives are the platform.

Every act of kindness reflects the character of Christ shining through us.

God sees it all—the unnoticed, the unrewarded, the quiet service done with love. And He uses it to shape lives, including our own.

So ask yourself today:

How can I show the love of Christ through one small act of kindness?

A Prayer

Lord, help me to serve not for recognition, but from a heart of love.

Remind me that kindness matters, even in the smallest ways.

Use my everyday moments to reflect Your grace and goodness.

May my words and actions point others to You.

In Jesus’ name, 

Devotional for Sunday 26 October

Today’s Lectionary readings encourage humility, trust in God’s justice, perseverance in faith, and prayer that rises from the lowly. We are invited to examine our stance before God and neighbour, acknowledging our dependence on divine mercy rather than self-righteousness.

Readings (Year C)

• 1st Reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 — “The Lord will not ignore the supplication of the orphan, the widow when she pours out her complaint.”  

• Psalm: Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 — “The Lord hears the cry of the poor.”  

• 2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”  

• Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 — The parable of the Pharisee and the tax-collector: one boasts, the other humbly prays, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.”  

Reflection

In Sirach we hear that God does not “respect persons”, but listens especially to those who are humble, oppressed, or wronged. The Psalm reiterates: God hears the cry of the poor, is near the brokenhearted, saves the humble. The reading to Timothy shifts the scene: the faithful life is likened to a race, a fight, a finishing of the course. Finally, in Luke’s Gospel we are confronted with two ways of praying: the self-righteous voice and the humble admission of need.

These readings invite us not primarily to judge others but to examine ourselves: do we come before God trusting in our own righteousness — like the Pharisee — or do we come with the tax-collector’s honesty: “God, have mercy on me, a sinner”? The good fight is not only external – it is the internal struggle to let go of pride, to rely wholly on grace, to live in humble dependence.

As a community or as individuals, we may ask ourselves:

• Where do I rely on my own efforts instead of God’s mercy?

• How often do I pray as the tax-collector: simply, honestly, vulnerably?

• Am I alert to the cry of the poor and oppressed around me — and does my faith move me toward action?

• Do I see the race of faith as finished, or one I am still in, needing God’s strength?

God invites us to the second place, to the humble posture, and in that, to receive mercy and to live in peace.

Prayer

Gracious and just God,

you hear the cry of the poor,

you uphold the humble, you stand with the oppressed.

In your mercy you call us to trust not in our own strength or righteousness,

but to come seeking your face, confessing our need.

Grant us hearts of gratitude and dependence,

that we might run the race set before us with endurance,

relying on your power, finishing our course in faith.

Teach us to hear the cries of those around us,

to respond with compassion and justice,

and to humbly live out your mercy in word and deed.

We praise you for your faithfulness,

we entrust ourselves to you,

and we pray all this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Hymn Suggestion & Verse

Here is a hymn from Singing the Faith that links well to our themes — humility, honest prayer, being seen by God.

It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord (StF 523)

“Not my brother, nor my sister,

but it’s me, O Lord,

standing in the need of prayer.”  

This simple, repeated refrain echoes the Gospel’s plea and the Psalm’s assurance: the Lord hears the cry of the poor, so here I am, in my need, before you.

You are invited to

• Spend a few moments in silence. Ask: “Is it me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer?”

• Consider writing down a word or phrase that captures your need today.

• Offer that need in prayer. Then, worship — perhaps sing (or reflect on) the hymn verse above.

• Think of someone whose cry you might hear this week — pray for them, act on their behalf.